Blazers' Sharpe makes season debut vs. Spurs in 1st game since January

Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe made his first appearance in 10 months on Thursday, coming off the bench late in the opening quarter against the San Antonio Spurs.

Sharpe checked in for the first time this season with 3:32 remaining in the frame. He netted his first bucket of the year shortly after that, pulling up for an uncontested mid-range jumper at the top of the key.

The 21-year-old had yet to play this year after suffering a labral tear in his left shoulder in early October. Sharpe last appeared in a game in January before abdominal surgery prematurely ended his 2023-24 campaign.

Starting in 25 of his 32 games as a sophomore, the Canadian guard averaged 15.9 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 2.9 assists while playing 33.1 minutes per contest.